One could ask why there should be capital gains on the sale of the family home. There are lots of reasons why not.

There is no doubt that major industrial development projects require robust and accelerated approval processes.

We are frequently genuinely and understandably concerned with the lack of accountability that exists in much of our political and administrative public bodies. 

Whilst very many of us who reside in the volatile private sector are concerned, even angry, at the pay deal terms offered to the public sector, it is definitely not the time to be playing Russian Roulette with our future.

For as long as most of us can remember, multinational companies, particularly those coming from the US, have been a very important part of the Irish economy.

It is hard to argue with the contention that we should have a balanced economy. It means an economy that not only has a broad mix of industries where we are highly effective and competitive but an economy that enhances the potential of the whole country.

Enda Kenny does not want to be remembered as the Taoiseach who presided over an economic recovery but who then went on to undermine the economy by striking an agreement that will burden all of us for a long time to come, writes Paul Mills

Owning one’s own home in Ireland is, and has been, the ambition of the vast bulk of Irish people over generations. However, it’s an ambition that is becoming ever less likely to be achieved, writes Paul Mills

An editorial in this paper referred to yet another “scandal” in the HSE.

Given I live where there is no regular bus service and my only option is driving or Shanks’ Mare, it’s easy for me to be philosophical about the current bus strike whether it is official, unofficial or wildcat. So, not having a service means I am not directly affected. However others are, with some being badly and even unfairly affected.